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Result’s in: AFL the richest code by far

Original article by John StensholtThe Australian Financial Review – Page: 14 : 23-Mar-18

The Australian Football League will reveal on 23 March that it earned income of $A650 million for the 2017 fiscal year, enabling it to post a surplus of $A48.8 million. The AFL’s total assets rose to $A399 million, following its purchase of Etihad Stadium for $A200 million. The AFL’s revenue from broadcasting increased from $A264 million in 2015 to $A381 million, while its distribution to clubs totalled $A305 million.